I rounded quickly and wrapped my arms around her. “Please?”
“I’m so sorry, but I can’t. You mean a lot to me more than you probably know but... I-I can’t. My life is here, my family, my friends, and my job. And I made a promise to... someone.” She sobbed in my chest. I could feel her tears soaking my shirt.
I inhaled her smell deeply, hoping it would last longer in my senses. The loneliness inside me grew harder and deeper. “If what you said is true at least prove it. I need you more than anything I can grasp right now. I can’t promise I can come sooner, Arella. I need to be there early tomorrow, but I can’t find a flight.”
“Clyve left London without talking to Dad.” I loosened my arms around her. Her eyes were red and wet. They softened, but she didn’t say anything. I cupped her face a
